Education has been a part of my life since the beginning. I grew up in Silverton, Oregon most of my life, and graduated from high school at the Oregon Youth Challenge program in Bend. I am a mother of a high school student in the district and I’m a daughter of a teacher in our district as well. Growing up in the education world showed me all the sides of our wonderful field and how we can impact so many individuals! I strive to be a good listener, encourage others, and help however I can! I’ve volunteered in many classrooms in my lifetime and have been working in the school office setting since the 2018-2019 school year and I absolutely love my job! It’s rewarding work helping others in so many ways and building those relationships along the way! I’m excited to continue helping others in my role on the board of directors and help create an even better place for our students to learn and staff to work in!

Email: Clerical@askesp.org

I’m excited to join the executive team as the new Student Services Director – ESP Extraordinaire! With 15 years of experience as an ESP in special education and in my current role as a Behavior Trainer at the Behavior Intervention Center, I’m passionate about supporting our students and staff. You might recognize me from behind the blowhorn at rallies during bargaining last spring—that’s where my activist heart really shines. I also love art and dancing, but more than anything, I’m a fierce advocate and cheerleader for all ESPs!

Email: Studentservices@askesp.org

I am passionate about promoting greater inclusivity, diversity, and democracy. My vision for this role includes working closely with colleagues to shine light on the war against public sector workers and bring our union into full participation with the already-blooming class movement in public education. This vision is based on democratic involvement of rank-and-file members; I will work to enact effective policies that address the needs, desires, and expectations of our members. I bring a proven record of leadership, collaboration, and commitment to fostering change. With my previous and current background in many leadership and team positions.

Email: atlargetwo@askesp.org

I am a wife a mother and a grandmother. I have been cleaning professionally since I was 15. I look forward to helping our union help our people.

Email: Custodial@askesp.org

Matt began his work in education as an English and Social Studies teacher at Silverton High School, where he spent 14 years as a local association leader, bargaining chair, and Speech and Debate Coach. Matt began his union staff work in Ogden, Utah, where he supported two large urban and suburban locals. In 2016, Matt returned to the Oregon Education Association where he spent one year in Pendleton supporting the Columbia River UniServ.  For five years Matt served as an OEA Statewide Organizer, supporting locals from across the state, including here at ASK ESP. In 2022, Matt transitioned into his current role as the one of the full time three UniServ Consultants supporting both ASK ESP and SKEA. 

Matt and his family live here in Salem. When he is not doing union work he enjoys travel, kayaking, hiking, camping, and role-playing games with his fellow D&D aficionados. 

Email: Matt.Ogle@oregoned.org